Synonyms for
Africa
Definition
Africa is a continent located in the southern hemisphere and is known for its diverse cultures, wildlife, and natural resources.
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- North Africa
- South Africa
- West Africa
- East Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- African continent
- ancient Africa
Word family
Usage note
Africa is a proper noun referring to a continent and should always be capitalized. It is not typically used metaphorically or as a common noun.
Example sentences
- Africa is home to many different animals, like lions and elephants.
- I want to visit Africa someday and go on a safari.
- Many people in Africa speak different languages and have unique traditions.
- The Nile River is the longest river in Africa.
- Africa has many different climates, from the hot and dry Sahara to the rainy and lush Congo.
Quotes
Africa is not a country, but it is a continent of 54 countries that are very different. - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
I am an African, not because I was born there but because my heart beats with Africa's. - Chester Higgins Jr.
Africa is a continent in flames. And deep down, if we really accepted that Africans were equal to us, we would all do more to put the fire out. - Bono